Archive for March, 2011

Spinach, Leek, and Potato Matzo Gratin

By · On Mar 11, 2011 · Comments (4)

This closely resembles the layered matzo casseroles, called minas, which are commonly served at Sephardic Seders. They consist of layered matzos, vegetables, and cheese. With optional Daiya cheese, or no cheese at all, it’s a tradition well worth adopting (and adapting) for the vegan Passover Seder. Adapted from Vegan Holiday Kitchen. Read More→

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Quinoa with Cauliflower, Cranberries, and Nuts

By · On Mar 10, 2011 · Comments (7)

cauliflowerQuick and flavorful, this pilaf combines two companionable ingredients—cauliflower and quinoa. Adapted from Vegan Express. Read More→

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Carrot-Apple Pudding

By · On Mar 08, 2011 · Comments (0)

This sweet side dish of spiced carrots and apples brightens the Passover dinner plate. Read More→

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Fruit Compote

By · On Mar 07, 2011 · Comments (0)

A compote of cooked fruit is a nice light way to end a festive Jewish holiday meal. This is excellent served in tandem with Chocolate Matzo Brittle. Read More→

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Vegetable Lo Mein

By · On Mar 07, 2011 · Comments (2)

This is a fun Chinese restaurant-style dish to recreate at home, and has the advantage of being far less oily than its take-out counterpart. Photo by Evan Atlas. Adapted from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.

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The Pressure’s On—In a Good Way

By · On Mar 01, 2011 · Comments (0)

[Contributed by Jill Nussinow, MS, RD, The Veggie Queen™] Whenever I mention that I teach pressure cooking, people respond by telling me their memories about their mother’s or grandmother’s pressure cooker. Most have a horror story to tell. Read More→

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Raw Crunch Bars

By · On Mar 01, 2011 · Comments (1)

raw crunch barsI was recently sent a box of Raw Crunch Bars to sample. In all honesty, I’m not much of a bar enthusiast—they all taste pretty much the same to me, so I kept my expectations modest. I was pleased to find that these bars are made of seeds and dried fruits that you can actually see. I’m crazy for seeds, and so these bars couldn’t have found a better audience. Read More→

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